Gday mates! As any sensible Koala knows, in order to prepare for the future it is essential to study the past. Therefore, if you are a doctor in training or an […]
global australian medical college applications 2016-2017 – interesting findings.
productivity of australian GPs – new data just released!
Each year in Australia, statisticians in a badly lit Federal Government department produce the creatively titled: Report on Government Services 2016-2017. Released just last week (30/1/18), I watched with baited breath yesterday […]
2018 bigly changes to public health salaries in victoria, australia for consultants/specialists
Yes, it’s true. I’ve been spotted. I’m back Possums. It’s taken me a while but I have finally made it down my holiday Eucalyptus tree. A full belly of gum leaves can […]
Moving to Australia – an NHS Consultant Psychiatrist’s account of their recent move.
Part of doctordownunder.com’s goal is to provide a platform for Doctors who have migrated to Australia to describe their experiences for the benefit of others. This post is a Q&A with a […]
New visa for doctors moving to Australia – boo hoo.
Many of you reading will know Doctors who moved to Australia under the 457 visa system. This is where an employer will sponsor the 457 business visa. Your friends may now be […]
you looking at me? working under supervision when you start work in Australia
Hello Koala fans. Greetings from Down Under, the Land of Sunscreen and Chicken Salt. Today’s thrilling episode is about working under supervision as an IMG entering the Australian workforce. Everyone hates getting […]
My first year in Australia – an ex NHS Consultant’s experience.
My first year in Australia – an NHS Consultant’s experience. A blog for doctors planning or in the process of moving to Australia wouldn’t offer much insight without first hand accounts from people […]
Is there racism/bias in Australian medical workplace?
This post has some of my thoughts on racism and bias in Australia and within the medical/college assessment/workforce systems. Disclaimer: DDU are made up of white Australian males. I read an article […]
salaries in victoria, australia for consultant/specialists.
My posts about salaries are and should only be about the money. It’s a straightforward conceit: write about remuneration and benefits, ignore everything else. Give the punters what they want. You don’t […]
GP earnings in australia. find out how much.
Yes, yes I know. I have banged on about Consultant/Specialists since I started this blog and neglected that most fragile of creature. A creature feared, admired and vilified all in equal measure. […]
